EMERGENCY MEDICAL SVCS. LICENSURE COMPACT

HB 412, the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, allows licensed emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics, and related personnel to practice across state lines in participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It directly affects EMS professionals who work in multiple states and patients receiving emergency care in those states. The bill establishes a system where a "home state" license is recognized as valid in "remote states" (other member states), requiring states to share adverse action information and maintain standardized licensing practices. Key mechanisms include mutual recognition of licenses, shared complaint investigations, and protocols for handling disciplinary actions to ensure public safety while improving access to emergency care.